A number of Rotarians and guests enjoyed a sumptuous Spanish supper at the Vann-Eisener residence courtesy of Alba Posas Solandes (with a little texting to Mom in Spain) We all also learned a few Spanish words to try out over the next 6 months. GRACIAS Alba!
 

The Food

Tomato Bread

Roasted Egg Plant in Olive Oil

Roasted Onions in Olive Oil

Roasted Red Peppers in Olive Oil

 

Spanish Omelet

Paella

Bunyols (Fried Bread Balls covered with sugar)

Escudella (Christmas soup)

 
Alba prepared a five course meal. The meal began with the Escudella. This was followed by the appetizers which included a choice of Tomato Bread, Roasted Red Peppers, Egg Plant slices, or Onions each smothered in olive oil and a wedge of a Spanish omelet. The main course was the famous dish of Spain, paella. Alba's consisted of rice, pork, scrimp and calamari. The fourth course was fabulously roasted potatoes with a "salsa" of garlic aioli. The desert course was a choice of a custard "Flam", the Bunyols or fruit infused with the Sangria which had been served throughout the evening. 

Enjoying the Meal

Alba preparing the tomato bread

Before each course Alba explained each dish

Patiently waiting for the second course 

Digging into the much anticipated paella

Alba explaining the desserts

Alba talks with Rotarians after they had been fed.